scholarly journals Hybrid Foot Vein Arterialization in No-Option Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Preliminary Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Ferraresi ◽  
Andrea Casini ◽  
Fabrizio Losurdo ◽  
Maurizio Caminiti ◽  
Alessandro Ucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Below The Knee ◽  
Surgical Bypass ◽  
Foot Lesions ◽  
Wound Classification ◽  
Grade 3

Purpose: To describe a preliminary experience in treating no-option critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients with a hybrid foot vein arterialization (HFVA) technique combining open plus endovascular approaches. Materials and Methods: Between May 2016 and January 2018, 35 consecutive patients (mean age 68±12 years; 28 men) with 36 no-option CLI limbs underwent HFVA in our center. All limbs had grade 3 WIfI (Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection) ischemia, and the wound classification was grade 1 in 4 (11%) limbs, grade 2 in 4 (11%), and grade 3 in 28 (78%). Surgical bypass was done on the medial marginal vein or a posterior tibial vein, followed by endovascular removal of foot vein valves and embolization of foot vein collaterals. A “tension-free” surgical approach was used to treat foot lesions. Results: At a mean follow-up of 10.8±2 months, limb salvage was achieved in 25 (69%) limbs and wound healing in 16 (44%); 9 patients presented an unhealed wound. Eleven (31%) patients underwent a major amputation (2 below the knee and 9 thigh). One patient with an unhealed wound and open bypass died of myocardial infarction. Conclusion: HFVA is a promising technique able to achieve acceptable rates of limb salvage and wound healing in no-option patients generally considered candidates for an impending major amputation. Further studies are needed to standardize the technique and better identify patients who can benefit from this approach.

Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Critical Limb Ischemia With Below the Knee Disease: Japan Below-the-Knee Artery Treatment Subanalysis

Angiology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Suzuki ◽  
Osamu Iida ◽  
Yasutaka Yamauchi ◽  
Masatsugu Nakano ◽  
Yoshimitsu Soga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Below The Knee ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Diabetes Status ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: A strong association exists between diabetes mellitus and critical limb ischemia. Methods and Results: We performed endovascular therapy on 1060 limbs in 884 patients with below knee lesions only. The patients were divided into diabetes (DG) and nondiabetes groups (NDG). Limb salvage was poorer in the DG (79% vs 89%, P = .0061). No significant difference was observed in mortality, amputation-free survival (AFS), and target vessel revascularization (TVR). Multivariate analysis revealed diabetes status, infection, poor activity of daily living (ADL), younger age, and procedure failure as independent predictors of major amputation in DG. In the NDG, procedure failure was the predictor, and younger age and poor ADL showed tendency of major amputation. Conclusions: Mortality, AFS, and TVR showed no significant difference between the 2 groups, but major amputation was more frequent in DG. Not only revascularization but also infection and diabetes control were very important for limb salvage in DG.

Evaluation of Tissue Perfusion by Wound Blush and 2D Color-Coded Digital Subtraction Angiography During Endovascular Intervention and Its Impact on Limb Salvage in Critical Limb Ischemia

2021 ◽  
pp. 152660282110659
Author(s):  
Hassan Lotfy ◽  
Ahmed Abou El-Nadar ◽  
Wael Shaalan ◽  
Ali El Emam ◽  
Akram Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Digital Subtraction Angiography ◽  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Tissue Perfusion ◽  
Technical Failure ◽  
Digital Subtraction ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose: Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is an entity with high mortality if not properly treated. The primary aim of CLI revascularization is to enhance wound healing, which greatly depends on microvascular circulation. The available tools for assessment of revascularization success are deficient in the evaluation of local microvascular tissue perfusion, that wound blush (WB) reflects. A reliable technique that assesses capillary flow to foot lesions is needed. This study aims to assess WB angiographically at sites of interest in the foot after revascularization and its impact on limb salvage in CLI. Materials and Methods: 198 CLI patients (Rutherford category 5/6) with infrainguinal atherosclerotic lesions amenable for endovascular revascularization (EVR) were included. Limbs were directly or indirectly revascularized by EVR. Direct revascularization meant that successful revascularization of the area of interest according to the angiosome concept was achieved. A completion angiographic run was taken to assess WB. Patients were divided into 2 groups; positive and negative WB groups. In the event of a disagreement between the observational investigators, the digital subtraction angiography (DSA) series was analyzed for hemodynamic changes with a computerized 2D color-coded DSA (Syngo iFlow). Results: 176 limbs had successful revascularization in 157 patients. The successful revascularization rate was 88.9% (176/198), with technical failure encountered in 22 limbs. 121 patients had positive WB and 55 patients had negative WB. Direct revascularization of target areas was obtained in 98 limbs (55.7%). There was a significant difference in the rate of achieving direct flow to the lesion between the positive WB and negative WB groups (36.4% vs 19.3%, p≤0.001). We noticed a nonsignificant difference between patients who had direct revascularization of the foot lesion(s) and those who had indirect revascularization as regards limb salvage. Patients were followed up for 25.2 ± 12.7 months. By the end of the first year, limb salvage rate was significantly higher in patients who had positive WB (98% vs 63%, p<0.001, after 2 years (97% vs 58%, p<0.001) and after 3 years (94% vs 51.5%, p<0.001). Conclusions: WB is an important predictor and a prognostic factor for wound healing in CLI patients with soft tissue lesions.

Abstract 14293: Time to Wound Healing and Major Adverse Limb Events in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia Treated With Endovascular Therapy

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant W Reed ◽  
Negar Salehi ◽  
Pejman Raeisi-Giglou ◽  
Umair Malik ◽  
Rami Kafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Endovascular Therapy ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Proportional Hazards ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Kaplan Meier

Introduction: There have been few studies evaluating the influence of time to wound healing on outcomes in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) after endovascular therapy. Methods: In this prospective study, patients with CLI treated with endovascular therapy were assessed for comorbidities, presence of wounds, wound healing, and major adverse limb events (MALE; major amputation, surgical endartectomy, or bypass) over time. The incidence of MALE was compared across patient and wound characteristics by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Associations between these variables and MALE were determined by Cox proportional hazards analysis. Results: A total of 252 consecutive patients with CLI were treated between November 1, 2011 and April 1, 2015; 179 (71%) had wounds, of which 97 (54%) healed. During median follow-up of 12.7 months (interquartile range 3.9 - 23.9 months), 46 (18%) had MALE. Wounds were associated with a greater risk of MALE (Hazard Ratio [HR] 3.5; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.4-8.9; p=0.008). As a time-dependent covariate, wound healing was associated with less MALE (HR 0.23; 95% CI 0.10-0.53; p<0.001), and MALE was more frequent in patients with unhealed wounds (23% vs 11%; p<0.0001) (Figure - A). There was significantly less MALE in patients whose wounds healed within 4 months (24% vs 10%; p=0.032) (Figure - B), and less major amputation in those with healed wounds within 3 months (16% vs 5%; p=0.033). After multivariate adjustment for age, presence of diabetes, renal function, wound size, and procedural failure, independent predictors of MALE were wound healing as a time-dependent covariate (HR 0.18; 95% CI 0.08 - 0.40; p<0.0001), and creatinine ≥ 2 (HR 2.3; 95% CI 1.3-4.2; p=0.005). Conclusions: A shorter time to wound healing is associated with less MALE in patients with CLI after endovascular therapy. Efforts should be made to achieve wound healing as quickly as possible in this population, especially in those with renal dysfunction.

scholarly journals Below-knee endovascular interventions have better outcomes compared to open bypass for patients with critical limb ischemia

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin W Hicks ◽  
Alireza Najafian ◽  
Alik Farber ◽  
Matthew T Menard ◽  
Mahmoud B Malas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Primary Patency ◽  
Tissue Loss ◽  
Vascular Intervention ◽  
Below The Knee ◽  
Endovascular Interventions ◽  
One Year

Both open surgery and endovascular peripheral interventions have been shown to effectively improve outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease, but minimal data exist comparing outcomes performed at and below the knee. The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes following infrageniculate lower extremity open bypass (LEB) versus peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) in patients with critical limb ischemia. Using data from the 2008–2014 Vascular Quality Initiative, 1-year primary patency, major amputation, and mortality were compared among all patients undergoing LEB versus PVI at or below the knee for rest pain or tissue loss. Overall, 2566 patients were included (LEB=500, PVI=2066). One-year primary patency was significantly worse following LEB (73% vs 81%; p<0.001). One-year major amputation (14% vs 12%; p=0.18) and mortality (4% vs 6%; p=0.15) were similar regardless of revascularization approach. Multivariable analysis adjusting for baseline differences between groups confirmed inferior primary patency following LEB versus PVI (HR 0.74; 95% CI, 0.60–0.90; p=0.004), but no significant differences in 1-year major amputation (HR 1.06; 95% CI, 0.80–1.40; p=0.67) or mortality (HR 0.71; 95% CI, 0.44–1.14; p=0.16). Based on these data, we conclude that endovascular revascularization is a viable treatment approach for critical limb ischemia resulting from infrageniculate arterial occlusive disease.

Real-Time Quantitative Measurements of Foot Perfusion in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Mironov ◽  
R. Zener ◽  
N. Eisenberg ◽  
K.T. Tan ◽  
Graham Roche-Nagle
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Microvascular Disease ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Rest Pain ◽  
Quantitative Measurements ◽  
Patients Experience

Introduction: Current methods of evaluating adequacy of endovascular procedures are imperfect and do not always predict which patients will do well. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of real-time quantitative measurements of perfusion among patients with critical limb ischemia. Materials and Methods: Thirty-four patients with critical limb ischemia undergoing endovascular treatment were recruited. Perfusion Images of the foot were obtained pre and post successful angioplasty using an SPY Elite System (Novadaq Technologies, Ontario, Canada). Patients were followed for 6 months. Subsequently a logistic regression was performed to determine whether intraprocedural perfusion parameters predicted the odds of wound healing. Results: Twenty-nine patients had successful angioplasty. Median age was 69.5% ± 8.3; 75% were men and 64% were diabetic. Rutherford stages were (4%-39%, 5%-57%, 6%-4%), and the average target limb ankle–brachial index (ABI) was 0.58 (SD 2.24). There was no significant correlation between the ABI and perfusion parameters. Inflow perfusion rate correlated significantly with Rutherford stage (Spearman rho 0.398, P = .036). After successful angioplasty 39% had a decrease in inflow rate and 57% had a decreased total inflow. In all, 25 patients completed 6 months of follow-up. Resolution of rest pain and/or healing of the ischemic wound occurred in 10 (40%) patients at 1 month, 4 (16%) at 3 months, and 2 (8%) at 6 months. One patient underwent a major amputation at 2 months. Eight (32%) patients never healed or had persistent rest pain. None of the real-time perfusion variables were significant predictors of wound healing. Conclusion: Many patients experience a paradoxical decrease in perfusion following successful angioplasty suggesting perfusion may not correlate with angiographic outcome, possibly due to microemboli, microvascular disease, or vasospasm. Real-time perfusion imaging following intra-arterial infusion of indocyanine green does not predict the odds of wound healing.

Endovascular Therapy as the Primary Approach for Limb Salvage in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia: Experience with 443 Infrapopliteal Procedures

Vascular ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Bosiers ◽  
Joseph P. Hart ◽  
Koen Deloose ◽  
Jurgen Verbist ◽  
Patrick Peeters
Keyword(s):  
Limb Salvage ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Critical Limb Ischemia ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Transluminal Angioplasty ◽  
Primary Patency ◽  
Endovascular Intervention ◽  
Below The Knee ◽  
Surgical Data

Endovascular strategies for the treatment of critical infrageniculate peripheral arterial occlusive disease exist and are becoming the primary methodology for such lesions at many centers. Although technically feasible for experienced operators, the evidence to support this strategy for below the knee (BTK) interventions is still evolving. We studied the 6-month and 1-year outcomes of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) alone, PTA with stenting, and excimer laser recanalization for BTK lesions in patients with critical limb ischemia. Between September 2002 and June 2005, 443 patients (355 Rutherford category 4, 82 category 5, 6 category 6) underwent intervention for 681 BTK lesions. Follow-up was performed at 6-month intervals after index intervention: limb salvage data were recorded and duplex ultrasonography was performed to measure the patency of treated areas. The primary patency and limb salvage rates of the entire population were 85.2% and 97.0% and 74.2% and 96.6% at 6 months and 1 year, respectively. Stratified for the treatment strategy (PTA alone in 79, PTA with stenting in 300 patients, and excimer laser in 64), 1-year primary patency rates were 68.6%, 75.5%, and 75.4%, whereas the limb salvage rates were 96.7%, 98.6%, and 87.9% for each modality, respectively. Endovascular intervention will become the primary treatment for BTK lesions in patients with critical limb ischemia, with 1-year primary patency and limb salvage rates that compare favorably with published surgical data. Prospective, randomized, multicenter trials will be needed to further establish the role of endovascular intervention in this challenging patient group.

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